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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,019.88, 44,186.34 and 17,872.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,019.88, 44,186.34 and 17,872.36 is: 24,663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,019.88 : 44,186.34 = 17,872.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,019.88/44,186.34 = 17,872.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,019.88x = 44,186.34 × 17,872.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,019.88x = 789,714,175.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,714,175.56/32,019.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,663.25

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